“Developing both of those languages well is very important for immigrants and for any kids of color," said Cynthia Garcia Coll, Brown University professor and developmental psychologist.
"When I first came, I was scared. There were many people from different countries, talking in their native languages, and like I didn’t really understand what’s going on."
Young journalists typically begin work on a radio project with enthusiasm and a basic idea for a
story.
But where can they go for help to rein in an idea, find the right interviewees, develop questions
or refocus a story idea that didn’t go in the direction planned?
A 7-inch tall, red-white-and-blue-starred Beanie Baby may not seem precious, but for a little girl whose father is off fighting in Iraq, it was one of the few comforts available.
She slept with the teddy bear, which her dad had given...
In December, the Army National Guard reported it had fallen short of its recruiting goals by 30 percent since Oct. 1. With 40 percent of the troops in Iraq being from the National Guard or Army Reserve, this decline has sparked talk of...
Have you ever stood at attention when a teacher entered the room or had an upperclassman order you to do sit-ups? And aside from the occasional drug sweep, you've probably never had anyone inspect your personal belongings. These actions...
In the United States, the war in Iraq has generally increased patriotism and support for troops. For one Indiana youth, the patriotism has a more personal tone. Keith Fromme, 14, Ferdinand, last saw his father, Patrick, in February, when...
With all that's going on in the world these days, patriotism means different things to different people. The word might conjure up images of the U.S. flag or the young people and adults who make up the armed forces fighting in Afghanistan....
Many youths in America take for granted the options they have after completing high school. College, vocational schools and jobs are a few of the choices students may select. In Israel, though, high school graduates don't have such...
Students in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps look like most Army cadets: strict, disciplined and highly trained. Their uniforms are wrinkle-free, and they stand up straight. Y-Press recently interviewed four cadets in the Army...